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In those years , there was an attempt to demolish the German Lutheran kirche built by Adolf Eichler in Baku , but it was saved because was used as workshop of the famous sculptors Sabsay , Tokay Mammadov and others . Kindergarten and the Union of tanners were placed there in different periods ( Fatullayev-Figarov , Sh . S ., 2013a ). Today the kirche in Baku is the chamber and organ music hall of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic . This happened after the church was restored with the help of the German Embassy in Azerbaijan and the German company Wintershal . Original architectural appearance of the kurche was preserved after the restoration . The heating system and ventilation were restored ; the ceilings and walls were plastered and painted . Rehearsals and performances by the chapel of Baku Lutherans and other artists are held here . It is curious that “ the first concert of organ music , on which the compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach were performed , took the place in the church in 1900 . Subsequently , church concerts became traditional and continued until 1928 ” ( Aleskersadeh , М . D ., 1964 ).
Fig . 4a - Holy Apostle Bartholomew Chapel behind the Maiden ’ s Tower by John Vilhelm Edel Fig . 4b - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Baku by Robert Marfeld
The prevailing utilitarian attitude to the cult monuments of German architects is evidenced by the situation with the use of Lutheran churches in the territories of former German colonies in the regions of the Azerbaijan . Kirches in Helenendorf and Annenfeld have long been used as a storehouse and warehouse . Later , kirche in Helenendorf was used as a gym , which led to the destruction and loss of some elements and details of its interior . Metal boxes were put on marble slabs with a thin carved pattern , ruining all the carvings of kirche in Annenfeld . Numerous cracks formed in the eastern wall and in the large arch . For all the years of its existence , restoration has never been carried out in the church . But in 2013 both churches were restored . Today kirche in Helenendorf is the museum , where you can get acquainted with the culture and life of the German community .
Impact of German architects on architecture of Baku
The modern city of Baku can rightfully be called the beautiful city . The city is growing constantly . Numerous objects of various purposes are being erected in Baku . However , in spite of all this , Baku attracts , first of all , with its history , the special spirit of antiquity , the magnificent architectural monuments preserved here .
Speaking of historical Baku , it should be noted that the most striking architectural monuments of city were created during the so-called “ oil boom ” in connection with the rapid development of the city , which required new , progressive architecture and highly qualified specialists . The declaration of Baku in 1859 as the Governor Center marked a new historical stage in the development of its architecture and urban development ( Fatullayev , Sh . S ., 1978 ). During this period , the city began to grow rapidly , going beyond the fortress walls of Icheri Sheher ( Inner town ), where it existed and developed over many centuries . This led to the need to shape the city ’ s image in a short time , erecting new residential buildings and residences of oil magnates , public buildings , markets , passages , theaters and cinematographs . The inspirers and initiators of the “ new ” architecture of the city of that period were a new generation of oil
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